Scheduled maintenance, Exceptions – FORD 2014 Transit Connect v.2 User Manual

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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use

(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60000 miles (96000
km)

*

This is an optional feature.

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)

Replace cabin air filter.

*

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

**

Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months

Perform multi-point inspection.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

*

This is an optional feature.

**

Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine

Oil Check (page 181).

Exceptions

There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:

Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off (PTO) units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures

above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or
three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add
friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. See Technical
Specifications (page 197).

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Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 07/2013

Scheduled Maintenance

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