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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Engine

After the measurement: If engine oil level is not blow the MIN level , drive the vehicle for a little more to allow the engine control unit to take new measurements and perform an evaluation. In order to evaluate new measurements, the vehicle shall be driven at a speed over 20km/h, usually between 550-1800rpm for 30 to 60 minutes. If the oil warning is still burning after this time, it will be enough to direct the car to the authorized service as soon as possible. Road assistance is not required. If engine oil level is under MIN level, you shall add engine oil with the specifications recommended with the required amount. Drive the vehicle for a little more to allow the engine control unit to take new measurements and perform an evaluation. In order to evaluate new measurements, the vehicle shall be driven at a speed over 20km/h, usually between 550-1800rpm for 30 to 60 minutes. The oil level warning lamp shall be turned off after this period. Road assistance is not required for this application, too.

CAUTION Excessive oil is harmful for your engine. This may cause overheating of the engine, damage to the seals and oil leaks from several points of the engine. It may also cause blockage of the exhaust catalyst pores. We recommend you have your vehicle maintained at Ford Services by professionals. Engine oil pressure and oil level is checked by the sensors, and the driver is informed with a warning light in case of an abnormal condition.

Low Engine Oil Pressure Stop the engine. Contact a Ford Cargo Authorized Dealership.

Low engine oil level Tilt the cab, and check the engine oil level with oil dipstick.

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Oil maintenance interval reached Take your vehicle to a Ford Cargo Authorized Dealership as soon as possible for oil maintenance. Engine coolant temperature warning This informs the driver about overheating of the engine. Stop the vehicle immediately and run the engine at idle for a few minutes. Check for coolant leaks. Stop the engine if the coolant temperature does not drop. Check the water pump drive belt, fan and shroud, and the coolant level. Contact an authorized dealer.

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