Ford Transit (2018 year). Manual — part 34

Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(AdBlue) Tank

WARNINGS

Do not allow diesel exhaust fluid
(AdBlue) to come into contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. Should the

fluid come into contact with eyes, flush
them with plenty of water and seek
medical attention. Clean affected skin with
soap and water. If swallowed, drink plenty
of water and seek medical attention
immediately.

Refill the diesel exhaust fluid
(AdBlue) tank in a well-ventilated
area. When removing the tank cap

or a container cap, ammonia vapor may
escape. Ammonia vapor is an irritant to the
eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Inhaling ammonia vapor can cause burning
to the eyes, throat and nose resulting in
watering eyes or severe coughing.

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The diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue) tank filler
neck is next to the fuel filler neck and has
a blue cap. Fill the tank using a fluid pump
at a diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue) filling
station or a diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue)
container. The capacity of the diesel
exhaust fluid (AdBlue) tank is 5.8 gal
(22 L).

Note: Wash off any fluid that may have
spilled on to a painted surface with soapy
water.

Filling at a Fuel Station

Filling the diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue)
tank using a fuel station pump is similar to
refueling your vehicle. The pump nozzle
shuts off automatically when the tank is
full.

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Operate the pump nozzle within the area
shown.

Note: Difficulty in filling using a diesel
exhaust fluid (AdBlue) pump may be due
to the filling equipment being contaminated.
To overcome this issue you will need to
locate another filling station or use a refill
container.

Filling Using a Container

Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.

1.

Remove the spout from the diesel
exhaust fluid container and replace the
cap. Place the spout on to the
container and tighten it until you feel a
strong resistance.

2. Remove the diesel exhaust fluid tank

filler cap.

3. Insert the spout in to the filler neck until

the seal on the spout seats on to the
filler neck. Pour the fluid into the tank.
When the tank is full the fluid stops
flowing automatically.

4. Return the container to the vertical

position slightly below the diesel
exhaust fluid filler neck. Allow any fluid
remaining in the spout to drain back
into the container.

5. Remove the spout from the diesel

exhaust fluid filler neck. Replace the
diesel exhaust fluid tank filler cap.

6. Remove the spout from the diesel

exhaust fluid container and replace the
cap.

Note: If there is any fluid left in the
container, retain it for later use.

Note: The spout is re-useable. Wash the
spout with clean water prior to storage. Do
not use the spout with any other fluid.

Filling in Cold Climates

Diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue) may freeze
if the ambient temperature is below 12°F
(-11°C). Your vehicle has a preheating
system which allows the fluid to operate
below 12°F (-11°C). If you do not use your
vehicle for an extended period when the
ambient temperature is below 12°F (-11°C),
the fluid in the tank may freeze. If you
overfill the diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue)
tank and the fluid freezes, it may cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty.

Inoperative Selective Catalytic
Reductant System, Poor Quality
or Contaminated Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (AdBlue)

If the system becomes
contaminated or inoperative, a
warning lamp illuminates and a

message appears in the information
display. See Information Messages
(page 98). Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
- 3.2L DIESEL

WARNINGS

Do not park or idle your vehicle over
dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The

regeneration process creates very high
exhaust gas temperatures and the exhaust
will radiate a considerable amount of heat
during and after regeneration and after you
have switched the engine off. This is a
potential fire hazard.

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 diesel oxidation
catalytic converter or the diesel particulate
filter. The diesel oxidation catalytic
converter and the diesel particulate filter
heat up to very high temperatures after
only a short period of engine operation and
remain hot after you switch the engine off.

Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a diesel particulate filter
that enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards. It filters
harmful diesel particulates, for example
soot from the exhaust gas.

To avoid damaging the diesel particulate
filter:
•

Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.

•

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

•

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

•

Do not ignore warning lamps or
information messages regarding
exhaust system cleaning and
regeneration.

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.

Powertrain warning Lamp.

Water in fuel 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).

Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration

WARNINGS

Do not park or idle your vehicle over
dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The

regeneration process creates very high
exhaust gas temperatures and the exhaust
will radiate a considerable amount of heat
during and after regeneration and after you
have switched the engine off. This is a
potential fire hazard.

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 diesel oxidation
catalytic converter or the diesel particulate
filter. The diesel oxidation catalytic
converter and the diesel particulate filter
heat up to very high temperatures after
only a short period of engine operation and
remain hot after you switch the engine off.

The diesel particulate filter on your vehicle
requires periodic regeneration to maintain
correct operation. The emission control
system automatically carries out this
process. As soot gathers in the system it
begins to restrict the filter. The soot that
gathers inside the filter is cleaned in two
different ways, passive regeneration and
active regeneration. Both methods occur
automatically and require no actions from
the driver. During automatic regeneration,
the system cleans the diesel particulate
filter by oxidizing the soot. Cleaning
happens during normal engine operating
conditions at varying levels depending on
driving conditions.

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Diesel particulate filter warning
lamp.

If the diesel particulate filter is near or at
saturation, the warning lamp appears
advising you to drive your vehicle in a
manner to allow effective diesel
particulate filter cleaning.

Note: Depending on vehicle options and
instrument cluster type fitted, a warning
message may appear with the warning
lamp.

The warning lamp continues to illuminate
until the automatic regeneration process
completes. Continue to drive your vehicle
in a manner to allow effective diesel
particulate filter cleaning until the warning
lamp turns off.

Failure to carry out regeneration when
required may result in a clogged diesel
particulate filter. If the diesel particulate
filter fills beyond the regeneration
threshold, the system disables the ability
to carry out regeneration. This could result
in irreversible damage to the diesel
particulate filter resulting in component
damage which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

Where vehicle use meets any of the
following conditions:
•

Driving short distances.

•

Prolonged engine idling.

•

Frequently switching the engine on and
off.

•

High levels of acceleration and
deceleration.

We recommend you assist the
regeneration process by:
•

Avoiding prolonged engine idling.

•

Driving your vehicle in a manner to
allow effective cleaning.