Ford Transit Connect (2018 year). Manual - part 97

Multi-Point inspection

Hazard warning system operation

Accessory drive belt(s)

Horn operation

Battery performance

Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning

hoses

Engine air filter

Suspension components for leaks or

damage

Exhaust system

Steering and linkage

Exterior lamps operation

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper

pressure

**

Fluid levels

*

; fill if necessary

Windshield for cracks, chips or pits

For oil and fluid leaks

Washer spray and wiper operation

Half-shaft dust boots

*

 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer

**

If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration

Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.

NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™

Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.

This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.

The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.

When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil

Vehicle use and example

Interval

Normal

7500-10000 miles

(12000-16000 km)

Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling

Severe

5000-7499 miles

(8000-11999 km)

Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation

Extreme

3000-4999 miles

(5000-7999 km)

Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation

Maintenance Intervals

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display

*

Change engine oil and filter.

**

Rotate the tires.

Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).

Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.

Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect the half-shaft boots.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display

*

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.

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

*

 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.

**

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

Oil Check (page 200).

Other maintenance items 

1

Replace cabin air filter.

Every 20000 miles (32000
km)

Replace engine air filter.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Change engine coolant.

2

At 100000 miles (160000
km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

3

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)

Replace accessory drive belt(s).

4

1

 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last

engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.

2

 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three

years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).

3

 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

4

 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified, or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of a
message indicating that an oil change is
required appears in the information display.
•

Example 1: The oil change required
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid
replacement.

•

Example 2: The oil change required
message has not come on, but the
odometer reads 30000 miles (48000
kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60000 miles (96000
km)

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

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

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.