Ford E-450 (2018 year). Manual — part 21

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
the service engine soon indicator is on or
not working properly (bulb is burned out),
or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this
case, the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing.

If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
testing, turn the ignition key to the on
position for 15 seconds without cranking
the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the service engine soon indicator stays on
solid, it means that your vehicle is ready
for I/M testing.

The OBD-II system checks the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days.

If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,
you can perform the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway
driving:

1.

15 minutes of steady driving on an
expressway or highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods.

2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least

eight hours with the ignition off. Then,
start the vehicle and complete the
above driving cycle. The vehicle must
warm up to its normal operating
temperature. Once started, do not turn
off the vehicle until the above driving
cycle is complete.

If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M
testing, you need to repeat the above
driving cycle.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING

Always fully apply the parking brake.
Make sure you shift into park (P) for
vehicles with an automatic

transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.

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Putting your vehicle in or out of
gear:

1.

Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear.

3. When you are finished driving, come to

a complete stop.

4. Move the gearshift lever and securely

latch it in park (P).

Park (P)

This position locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning.

Reverse (R)

With the transmission in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the transmission in neutral (N), you
can start your vehicle and it is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down when in this
position.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy. The overdrive
function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through gears one through six.

Fourth (4)

Transmission operates in fourth (4) gear
only. Used for improved traction on
slippery roads.

Second (2)

Transmission operates in second (2) gear
only. Use second (2) gear to start-up on
slippery roads.

First (1)

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Transmission operates in first (1) gear
only.

•

Provides maximum engine braking.

•

Allows upshifts by moving gearshift
lever.

•

Does not downshift into first (1) gear
at high speeds; allows for first (1) gear
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

Forced downshifts

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Allowed in drive (D) with the tow/haul
feature on or off.

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Press the accelerator to the floor.

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Allows transmission to select an
appropriate gear.

Tow/Haul Mode

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To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the gearshift lever.
The TOW HAUL indicator light

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

The tow/haul feature:
•

Delays upshifts to reduce the frequency
of transmission shifting.

•

Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which slows your vehicle and
assists you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a slope.

•

Depending on driving conditions and
load conditions, may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and
control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. The amount of
downshift braking provided will vary
based upon the amount you press the
brake pedal.

The tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using
tow/haul.

To deactivate the tow/haul feature and
return to normal driving mode, press the
button on the gearshift lever again. The
TOW HAUL light deactivates. Tow/haul
also deactivates when you power down
your vehicle.

WARNING

Do not use tow/haul when the road
surface is slippery. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the

loss of control of your vehicle.

Brake-Shift Interlock

WARNINGS

When doing this procedure, you need
to take the transmission out of park
(P) which means your vehicle can

roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully apply the parking
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
wheels chocks if appropriate.

If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be

working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Note: Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are working.

Your vehicle has a brake-shift interlock
feature that prevents the gearshift lever
from moving from park (P) when the
ignition is in the 3 (on) position and the
brake pedal is not pressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out
of park (P) position with the ignition in the
4 (on) position and the brake pedal
pressed, a malfunction may have occurred.
It is possible that a fuse has blown or your
vehicle’s brake lamps are not operating
properly. See Fuse Specification Chart
(page 130).

If the fuse is not blown and the brake
lamps are working properly, the following
procedure allows you to move the gearshift
lever from park (P):

1.

Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition on.

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the lower

trim panel under the steering column.
Make sure not to disturb the wires on
the electrical connector.

3. Locate the brake-shift interlock

solenoid underneath the steering
column.

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4. Pull back on the solenoid, and at the

same time, shift the transmission into
neutral (N).

5. Start your vehicle.

See your authorized dealer as soon as
possible if this procedure is used.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud
or Snow

Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the
engine may overheat.

If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, you
may rock it out by shifting between forward
and reverse gears, stopping between shifts
in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear.