Ford Transit 2018 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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2018 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual

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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: JK3J 19A321 AA 201705 20180412151133

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling.

Table of Contents

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................	7
Symbols Glossary ............................................	7
Data Recording .................................................	9
Perchlorate ........................................................	12
Ford Credit ........................................................	12
Replacement Parts Recommendation
............................................................................	12
Special Notices ...............................................	13
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........................................................................	14
Export Unique Options ................................	15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................	16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................	17
Installing Child Restraints ...........................	18
Booster Seats .................................................	33
Child Restraint Positioning ........................	35
Child Safety Locks .........................................	37
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................	39
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................	40
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................	42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ............................................................	42
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................	43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance ...............................................	44
Seatbelt Extension .......................................	45

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......	55
Airbag Disposal ..............................................	56
Automatic Crash Notification
System
911 Assist ...........................................................	57
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation .................................	59
General Information on Radio
Frequencies .................................................	59
Remote Control - Vehicles Without:
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
..........................................................................	60
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS) .....................	61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
..........................................................................	63
MyKey™
Principle of Operation .................................	64
Creating a MyKey ..........................................	65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................	66
Checking MyKey System Status .............	66
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems ........................................................	68
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................	68
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................	70
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................	75
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................	76

Supplementary Restraints		Power Running Boards
System	46	Using Power Running Boards ....................	77
Principle of Operation .................................	46	Steering Wheel
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................	47	Steering Wheel
Side Airbags ....................................................	52	Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................	80
Safety Canopy™ ............................................	53	Audio Control .................................................	80
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Voice Control ...................................................	81
Cruise Control ..................................................	81
Information Display Control ......................	82
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................	83
Autowipers ......................................................	83
Windshield Washers ....................................	84
Lighting
General Information .....................................	85
Lighting Control .............................................	85
Autolamps .......................................................	86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................	87
Daytime Running Lamps ............................	87
Direction Indicators .......................................	87
Interior Lamps ................................................	88
Cargo Lamps ..................................................	88
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................	90
Exterior Mirrors ................................................	91
Interior Mirror ..................................................	92
Rear Quarter Windows ................................	92
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................	93
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............	95
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............	98
Information Displays
General Information ....................................	99
Trip Computer ...............................................	102
Personalized Settings ................................	102
Information Messages ...............................	103
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................	109

Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................................	110
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ............	111
Heated Windows and Mirrors ...................	111
Remote Start ..................................................	112
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................	113
Head Restraints .............................................	113
Manual Seats .................................................	114
Power Seats ...................................................	116
Rear Seats .......................................................	118
Heated Seats ................................................	120
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................	122
Cigar Lighter ...................................................	123
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders ...................................................	125
Overhead Console .......................................	125
Bottle Holder .................................................	125
Front Door Storage Compartment .......	125
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information ...................................	126
Ignition Switch ..............................................	126
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................	127
Starting a Diesel Engine .............................	127
Switching Off the Engine ..........................	129
Engine Block Heater ...................................	129
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .......................................	131
Fuel Quality - Diesel ....................................	132
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................	134
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................	135
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................	136
Running Out of Fuel ...................................	136

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Refueling .........................................................	137	Driving Aids
Fuel Consumption .......................................	139	Speed Limiter ...............................................	169
Engine Emission Control		Driver Alert .....................................................	169
Engine Emission Control		Lane Keeping System ................................	170
Emission Law .................................................	141	Steering ............................................................	172
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L/3.7L ...............	142	Load Carrying
Selective Catalytic Reductant System -		Load Carrying
3.2L Diesel ..................................................	143	Load Retaining Fixtures	174
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel		Load Retaining Fixtures	174
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel	145	Load Limit	174
		Load Limit	174
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Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................	151
Tow/Haul ........................................................	154
Brakes
General Information ...................................	156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.........................................................................	156
Parking Brake - Vehicles With:
Mechanical Parking Brake ....................	157
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push
Down Parking Brake ................................	157
Hill Start Assist .............................................	158
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................	160
Using Traction Control ..............................	160
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................	161
Using Stability Control ...............................	162
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................	163
Parking Aid .....................................................	163
Rear View Camera ......................................	165
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................	168
Using Cruise Control ..................................	168

Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................	180
Trailer Sway Control ....................................	181
Recommended Towing Weights ............	181
Essential Towing Checks ..........................	183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......	189
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ......................................................	191
Reduced Engine Performance .................	191
Economical Driving ......................................	191
Cold Weather Precautions ........................	191
Driving Through Water ...............................	192
Floor Mats .......................................................	192
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................	194
Hazard Flashers ...........................................	195
Emergency Exit .............................................	195
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................	195
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................	196
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................	198
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................	198
Towing Points ...............................................	199
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............	201
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................	202

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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................	203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) ......................	204
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada .......................................................	204
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.......................................................................	206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
.......................................................................	206
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
.......................................................................	206
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ...................................	208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel ............................................	208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L
Ecoboost™/3.7L ......................................	217
Changing a Fuse ..........................................	227
Maintenance
General Information ..................................	229
Opening and Closing the Hood .............	229
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel ............................................	230
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.........................................................................	231
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L ...................	232
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel ...........................................................	233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™
........................................................................	234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L .........................	234
Engine Oil Check .........................................	234
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
........................................................................	235
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................	235
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................	236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/Gasoline .....	236
Engine Coolant Check ..............................	236
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
........................................................................	240

Brake Fluid Check ........................................	241
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................	241
Washer Fluid Check ...................................	242
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel ..............................	242
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................	244
Changing the 12V Battery ........................	244
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................	246
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........	246
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................	247
Removing a Headlamp ............................	248
Changing a Bulb .........................................	249
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................	253
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel ..............................	255
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L
Ecoboost™ ...............................................	256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L .....	257
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel ..........................................................	258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/
3.7L ...............................................................	258
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products .....................................	260
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................	261
Waxing ............................................................	262
Cleaning the Engine ...................................	262
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
........................................................................	263
Cleaning the Interior ..................................	263
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens ......................	265
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............	265
Cleaning the Wheels .................................	266
Vehicle Storage ...........................................	266
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................	268
Tire Care .........................................................	269
Using Winter Tires ......................................	286

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Using Snow Chains ....................................	286	SYNC™
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........	287	General Information ..................................	349
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................	292	Using Voice Recognition ...........................	351
Technical Specifications ..........................	303	Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........	353
CapacitiesandSpecifications		SYNC™ Applications and Services ......	365
CapacitiesandSpecifications		Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power		........................................................................	370
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power	305	SYNC™ Troubleshooting .........................	379
Stroke Diesel ............................................	305	SYNC™ 3
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™		SYNC™ 3
.......................................................................	306	General Information	387
Engine Specifications - 3.7L	307	General Information	387
Engine Specifications - 3.7L	307	Home Screen	396
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke		Home Screen	396
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke	308	Using Voice Recognition	396
Diesel ..........................................................	308	Using Voice Recognition	396
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....	308	Entertainment .............................................	402
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L ..............................	310	Phone ...............................................................	412
Vehicle Identification Number .................	311	Navigation .......................................................	417
Vehicle Certification Label .......................	312	Apps ................................................................	425
Transmission Code Designation ............	312	Settings ..........................................................	428
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L	313	SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................	442
Power Stroke Diesel ................................	313	Accessories
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L	316	Accessories
Ecoboost™ ................................................	316	Accessories	454
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L		Accessories	454
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L	321	Auxiliary Switches ......................................	455
.........................................................................	321
Audio System		Ford Protect
Audio System		Ford Protect	457
General Information	326	Ford Protect	457
General Information	326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/		Scheduled Maintenance
SYNC/Satellite Radio ............................	327	Scheduled Maintenance
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/		General Maintenance Information ......	459
FM/CD ........................................................	329	Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........	462
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/		Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
SYNC ............................................................	331	Maintenance ............................................	464
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB		Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........	466
Port/Bluetooth ........................................	333	Appendices
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM ......	339	Appendices
Digital Radio .................................................	342	Electromagnetic Compatibility	477
Satellite Radio	344	Electromagnetic Compatibility	477
Satellite Radio	344	End User License Agreement	479
Audio Input Jack	347	End User License Agreement	479
Audio Input Jack	347
USB Port .........................................................	347
Media Hub .....................................................	348
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

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 off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.

Note: Either Ford Motor Company or an authorized Ford dealer may have originally sold this incomplete vehicle to a vehicle modifier who upfitted it. As a result, it may have different options and features than described in this manual.

This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.

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A Right-hand side.

BLeft-hand side.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system lubricant type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

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Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

Cruise control

E71340

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

Flammable

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

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Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Horn control

Panic alarm

Parking aid

E139213

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

Passenger airbag activated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

Stability control

Hill descent control

Trail control

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic

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information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you, (for example, your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™ (page 349).

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to recorddatarelatedtovehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and

•How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better understandingofthecircumstancesin which crashes and injuries occur.

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Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrashsituationoccurs;nodata is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g.,name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data recorder,specialequipmentisrequired, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that havesuchspecialequipment,canread the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformationwithoutobtaining consent,unlesspursuanttocourtorder or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON),911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™(page 349).

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™

(page 349).

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PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.

For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

US Only

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business.

We offer a number of convenient ways for you to contact us, and to manage your account.

Call 1-800-727-7000.

For more information about Ford Credit and access to Account Manager, go to www.ford.com/finance.

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and

Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.

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Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of failed non-Ford parts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never place front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats in front of an active passenger airbag.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link

Connector

WARNING: Do not connect wireless plug-in devices to the data link connector. Unauthorized third parties could gain access to vehicle data and impair the performance of safety related systems. Only allow repair facilities that follow our service and repair instructions to connect their equipment to the data link connector.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

NoticetoOwnersofPickupTrucksand

Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

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Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent supplements.

For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service:

Web Address

www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas

You can also call us at

1–877–840–4338.

Other Vehicle Modifications

If converting or modifying your vehicle from production specification,refer to the Truck Body Builder Advisory website:

Web Address

www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

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EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for export. Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required information and warnings.

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PROTECTING THE

ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

For details about Ford Motor Company'ssustainabilityprogressand initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints 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 vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, base their recommendations for child restraints on probable child height, age and weight thresholds, or on the minimum requirements of the law. We recommend that you check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety

Technician (CPST) to make sure that you properly install the child restraint in your vehicle and that you consult your pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child. To locate a child restraint fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in child restraints made especially for their height, age and weight, may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child

Infants or toddlers

Small children

	Child size, height, weight, or age	Recommended restraint
	Child size, height, weight, or age	type
		type
	Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less	Use a child safety seat
	Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less	(sometimes called an
	(generally age four or younger).	infant carrier, convertible
		seat, or toddler seat).
	Children who have outgrown or no longer
	properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-
	ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.	Use a belt-positioning
	(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four	Use a belt-positioning
	and less than age 12, and between 40 lb	booster seat.
	(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to
	100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
	child restraint manufacturer).

	Children who have outgrown or no longer	Use a vehicle seatbelt
	properly fit in a belt-positioning booster	having the lap belt snug
Larger children	seat (generally children who are at least	and low across the hips,
Larger children	4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than	shoulder belt centered
	80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-	across the shoulder and
	mended by child restraint manufacturer).	chest, and seatback
		upright.

•You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.

•Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.

•When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position.

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

Child Safety Restraint

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Use a child safety restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:Properly secure children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position whenever possible. If you are unable to properly secure all children in a rear seating position, properly secure the largest child on the front seat. If you must use a forward facing child restraint on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure occupants only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.

When installing a child safety restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts:

•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that seating position.

•Insert the belt tongue into the correct buckle until you hear a distinct click and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety restraint, with the tongue between the child restraint and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

•Place the vehicle seat upon which the child restraint will be installed in the upright position.

•Put the seatbelt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. Your vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.

Perform the following steps when installing the child restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts:

Note: Although the child restraint illustrated is a forward facing child restraint, the steps are the same for installing a rearward facing child restraint.

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1.Position the child safety restraint in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

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2.Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

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3.While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Make sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

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4.Insert the belt tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a distinct click and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

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5.To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out.

Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats.

6.Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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7.Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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8.Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that exists once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the correct snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle helps to remove remaining slack from the belt.

9.Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).

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10.Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for correct installation.

We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is correctly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

WARNING: Do not attach two child safety restraints to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety restraint attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors where the seat backrest and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor behind that seating position.

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LATCH compatible child safety restraints have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use seatbelts to attach the child

restraint, however the seatbelt can still be used to attach the child restraint. For forward-facing child restraints, the top tether strap must also be attached to the correct top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child restraint.

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Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child restraint installation at the seating positions marked with the child restraint symbol.

Note: In addition to those shown, other seating positions may also have LATCH lower anchor points. You can identify these with the child restraint symbol shown on those seating positions.

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The LATCH anchors are at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat backrest above the symbols as shown. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions to correctly install a child restraint with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety restraints with tether straps.

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child restraint only to the anchors shown.

UseofInboardLowerAnchorsfromthe

Outermost Seating Positions (Center

Seating Use)

WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child restraint manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.

Do not attach a child restraint to any lower anchor if an adjacent child restraint is attached to that anchor.

Each time you use the safety restraint, check that the seat is correctly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child restraint from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to your vehicle. The seat should move less than 1 in (2.5 cm) when you do this for a correct installation.

If the safety restraint is not anchored correctly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.

Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Restraints

When used in combination, either the seatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a correct installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child restraint.

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Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child safety restraints include a tether strap which extends from the back of

the child safety restraint and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety restraints.

Contact the manufacturer of your child restraint for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on the safety restraint does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle.

Once the child safety restraint has been installed using either the seatbelt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap.

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):

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