Ford Transit (2018 year). Manual — part 33

1.

Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.

2. Each time you fill the fuel tank, record

the amount of fuel added.

3. After at least three fill ups, fill the fuel

tank and record the current odometer
reading.

4. Subtract your initial odometer reading

from the current odometer reading.

To calculate L/100 km (liters per 100
kilometers) fuel consumption, multiply the
liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers
traveled. To calculate MPG (miles per
gallon) fuel consumption, divide miles
traveled by gallons used.

Keep a record for at least one month and
record the type of driving (city or highway).
This provides an accurate estimate of your
vehicle's fuel economy under current
driving conditions. Keeping records during
summer and winter will show how
temperature impacts fuel economy.

Conditions

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Heavily loading your vehicle reduces
fuel economy.

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Carrying unnecessary weight in your
vehicle may reduce fuel economy.

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Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbars
or light bars, running boards and ski
racks may reduce fuel economy.

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Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.

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Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures.

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Fuel economy may decrease when
driving short distances.

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You will get better fuel economy when
driving on flat terrain than when driving
on hilly terrain.

EMISSION LAW

WARNING

Do not remove or alter the original
equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal

floor of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the vehicle
from the engine and exhaust system heat
and noise. On vehicles with no original
equipment floor covering insulation, do not
carry passengers in a manner that permits
prolonged skin contact with the metal
floor. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in fire or personal injury.

U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws.

Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel

Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light.

Tampering With a Noise Control
System

Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
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Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.

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Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.

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The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
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Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.

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Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.

If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
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A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.

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A plugged engine air filter element.

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Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.

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A clogged fuel filter.

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Contaminated fuel.

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Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.

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An open or pinched sensor hose.

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Incorrect engine oil level.

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Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.

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Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.

Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.

Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance

On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER -
3.5L/3.7L

WARNINGS

Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up

the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire.

The normal operating temperature
of the exhaust system is very high.
Never work around or attempt to

repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short period
of engine operation and stays hot after the
engine is switched off.

Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.

To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
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Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.

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Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.

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Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 191).

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Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.

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Do not use leaded fuel.

Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

On-Board Diagnostics System

Your vehicle has an on-board diagnostics
system that monitors the emission control
system. If any of the following warning
lamps illuminate, this may indicate that
the on-board diagnostics system has
detected an emission control system
malfunction.

Engine coolant temperature
warning lamp.

Ignition warning lamp.

Malfunction indicator lamp.

Service engine soon warning
lamp.

Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop.
Failure to respond to a warning lamp may
cause component damage not covered by
the vehicle Warranty. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 90).

SELECTIVE CATALYTIC
REDUCTANT SYSTEM - 3.2L
DIESEL

Your vehicle has a selective catalytic
reductant system to help reduce exhaust
emission levels by injecting diesel exhaust
fluid (AdBlue®) into the exhaust system.

The engine may not start if you tamper
with or disable the selective catalytic
reductant system.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue)
Guidelines

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Do not put in the vehicle fuel tank. This
can cause engine damage not covered
by the vehicle Warranty.

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Do not overfill the tank.

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Do not dilute with water or any other
liquid.

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Do not re-use an empty fluid container.

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Do not store in direct sunlight.

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Store at temperatures between 23°F
(-5°C) and 68°F (20°C).

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Do not store fluid containers in your
vehicle.

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The fluid is non-flammable, non-toxic,
colorless and water-soluble.

Warning Lamps and Messages

If a fault is detected in the
system, the monitoring system
turns on the warning lamp in the

instrument cluster.

The warning lamp illuminates under the
following possible conditions:
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Low fluid level.

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Selective catalytic reductant system
malfunction.

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Selective catalytic reductant system
contamination.

Note: If the warning lamp illuminates, the
information display messages give you an
indication whether the concern is fluid
related or if there is a selective catalytic
reductant system malfunction. See
Information Messages (page 98). If the
fluid is at a sufficient level, this indicates a
system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue)
Level

For the system to operate correctly, you
must maintain the fluid level. The
minimum fluid refill quantity required to
restart the engine is 1.5 gal (5.7 L). See
Information Messages (page 98).

Note: If your vehicle is on a gradient, the
minimum fluid refill quantity required to
restart the engine may be greater than
1.5 gal (5.7 L).

A warning lamp illuminates and
a message appears in the
information display when the

fluid level is low and needs to be refilled.
See Information Messages (page 98).

Note: If the warning lamp illuminates when
your vehicle is moving, and the fluid is at a
sufficient level, this indicates a system
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.